Question

Are these rates equivalent, 96 words typed for 3 minutes; 160 words typed for 5 minutes

Answer 1

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Answer:

Yes, they are.

Step-by-step explanation:

1st rate)

Lets simplify both rates to the rate typer per minute.

(m is minutes)

3m = 96

Divide both sides by 3:

$\frac{3m}{3} = \frac{96}{3}$

m = 32

So the rate is 32 words per minute.

2nd rate

5m = 160

Divide both sides by 5:

$\frac{5m}{5} = \frac{160}{5}$

m = 32

So because the rates per minute are the same, they are equivalent.

Hope this helps!